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Twin Falls Man Arrested For Armed Robbery

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By Michelle Bartlome

Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) - A Twin Falls man is behind bars after police said he robbed a fast food restaurant at gunpoint Monday night.

29–year old Christopher Cole is being charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon and robbery.

This, after police said Cole entered Sonic Drive–In on Blue Lakes Boulevard North, pointed a gun at employees and forced everyone to lie down on the ground.

He then demanded money and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Employees recognized Cole as a former Sonic employee.

Police learned he frequented the Signature Bar on Main Avenue West.

Police found Cole inside his car in the bar's parking lot with the cash and the handgun.

His preliminary hearing is set for October 26.

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